| Description | A compact bluish Switch grass, changing to reddish as it starts to flower. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (PAN-ih-kum)(veer-GAH-tum) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates dryness once established |
| Soil & Site | average, dry once established |
| Temperature | warm season grass |
| Flowers | airy sprays, dark-red |
| Leaves | grass-like, green to blue green, changing to reddish ends of blade |
| Dimensions | 30-36 inches plus tall |
| Maintenance | cut back in the spring |
| Propagation | division |
| Native Site | Panicums are North American native Prairie grasses. |
| Cultivar Origin | Selection by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in Michigan. |
| Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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